Martindale Brightwood

Community Development Corporation

Bringing New Life Through Housing, Economic Development and Community Education

Who Are We?

We lead residential and economic development initiatives that empower residents to work collaboratively to build sustainable and evolving neighborhoods in Martindale-Brightwood.

Our Programs

Employment Services

Employment Services

MBCDC is the only Mobile YES provider in Central Indiana. Innovative in its delivery system, MBCDC provides support services uniquely designed for greatest impact. The goal is to move youth and young adults toward self-sufficiency through education, training, and employment.

Empowered Business Solutions

Empowered Business Solutions

Tool Up is a Money Smart Series for small business owners and entrepreneurs. The workshop series aids divers business with start-up support, business projection, start-up support, business projection, collaborations, financial maintenance, scalability and being bankable. This series has impacted more than 75 small businesses owners. In 2019, nine businesses were prepared to apply for a bank loan after graduating from the program.

Homeowner Repair

Homeowner Repair

MBCDC partners with the City of Indianapolis, local financial institutions and community organizations to coordinate homeowner repairs for all residents – including roof repairs, replacing flooring, installing new counters and making homes accessible and safe. This is a first-come, first-serve program based on household income. Please feel free to contact us for further program requirements and details.

Real Estate & Housing

Real Estate & Housing

MBCDC’s Rural Street Comprehensive Development Project is a part of the Martindale Brightwood Education Zone (MBEZ) and Housing Village priority. To ensure the increase and preservation of affordable housing in the area, our plans include building new affordable housing units on vacant lots, expanding an existing community garden to include a learning pocket park, and providing significant repairs and upgrades to the current housing stock on the block. 

Our Impact 2021

30+Youth Placed in Jobs
80+ Workforce Development Participants
20+ Homeowners Received Significant Home Repairs
60+Community Workshop Participants
$200,000+ Spent on Home Repairs